all that you want to know About

Rajasthan
Solar Energy
Policy, 2014
General 01

Registration 06

Land 08

Timelines 11

Fee & 13
Charges

all that you want to know About

Rajasthan
Solar Energy
Policy, 2014
 Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2014

General
Q Which is the Nodal Agency for
development of solar energy in the State?
A Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) is the nodal agency
for the development of solar energy in the State.

Q What facilities does RREC provide to

Solar Power developers / producers?
A RREC will act as nodal agency for clearance of solar projects. The
Corporation will facilitate / assist solar power developers / producers
with the following:
a) Registration of projects
b) Approval of projects
c) Facilitating allotment of government land
d) Facilitating water allocation for Solar Thermal Power Plants
e) Facilitating approval of power evacuation plan, allocation of bays,
etc.
f) Facilitating execution of PPA / WBA with Discoms of Rajasthan /
RVPN / NVVN (as may be applicable).
g) Accreditation and recommending the solar power project for
registration with Central Agency under REC mechanism.
RREC will also nominate a State Level Facilitator for all projects of
capacity above 20 MW.

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Ÿ Setting up of projects without going through tedious process of

Q What are the schemes available for
setting up a Solar Power Project?
A A solar power producer can set up solar power plant under the
following schemes:
1. Solar Power Plants under guidelines of MNRE / National Solar
Mission (NSM)
2. Solar Power Plants for sale to Discoms of Rajasthan
3. Solar Power Projects for sale through RE (Solar) Certificate
4. Solar Power Projects for Captive Use / Sale to 3rd Party within or
outside the State
Q What is the Renewable Purchase
Obligation (RPO) of solar power in
Rajasthan?
land conversion
Ÿ Promotion of development of solar parks
Ÿ Fast track approval of Mega Solar Power Projects by SLEC
Ÿ Final approvals of Solar Power Projects of capacity upto 10 MW by
SLSC
Ÿ Adequate power evacuation system
Ÿ REC allowed to Solar Power Projects under the scheme of open
access / captive use as per CERC regulations
Ÿ Banking of solar power as per RERC regulations
Ÿ Solar Power Projects are included in “Green category” and the
Pollution Control Board will dispose consent application within 15
days
Besides these, generation of electricity from a solar power plant
Ÿ
shall be treated as an eligible industry under the schemes
administered by the Industries Department and incentives available
under Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) shall be
available to the Solar Power Projects

A Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has fixed RPO for

Solar as follows: Q How will the State promote setting up of
Year RPO
2014-15 1.5%
Solar Parks?
2015-16 2.0% A The State will promote setting up of Solar Parks. Development of the
2016-17 2.5%
Solar Park may be done in the following modes:
1. Solar Park on Government land by RREC:
Q What are the highlights and salient RREC to sub-lease land to producers for solar projects.
2. Solar Park by Private Sector Developers:
features of the Policy? Solar Park on Private land and government land if such land falls
within the park or in its vicinity may be allotted to the developers.
A The following are some of the salient features of the Policy:
3. Development of Solar Parks through JVCs:
Ÿ Easy processing and lower registration fee
State may invest equity up to 50% (including cost of land) in Solar
Ÿ Availability of government land at DLC rates
Park of capacity 500 MW or more to be developed through JVC
Ÿ Provision for setting up solar power project on private land either
through purchase of land or by executing lease with farmers
Ÿ Provision for farmers to set up solar farms / power plants

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Q What is the concept of Mega Solar Power
Projects and how will the State promote
setting up of these projects?
A Mega Solar Power Project means solar power project of 500 MW or
more set up by a single developer at a single location with single or
multiple metering arrangements but having common pooling Sub-
station.
In order to expedite the process of approval of Mega Solar Power
Projects, the project proposals along with detailed project reports will
be placed by RREC directly before SLEC chaired by the Chief
Secretary for its approval.
Mega Solar Power Projects will also be eligible for benefits/concessions
available under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme.
Q Is Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) to
captive / open access projects allowed?
A Yes. REC is allowed as per the CERC Regulations.
Q Is Banking of power allowed for captive
plants?
A Yes. Banking of power is allowed for captive plants as per RERC
regulations.
Q Who is competent authority to finally
approve small Solar Power Projects?
A Solar Power Projects of capacity up to 10 MW will be approved by
SLSC chaired by Secretary Energy, Government of Rajasthan.
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Q What is the Policy of the State
Government for setting up of Roof-top PV
Projects?
A The State will promote development of Roof Top PV Solar Power Plants
connected to LT under Net-Metering Scheme as per guidelines of
RERC. The State Government shall allow the Net-Metering mechanism
for grid connected system to the consumer(s) of the Discoms installing
such systems subject to technical consideration and execution of net-
metering agreement between such consumers and Discoms. The
Discoms will develop a suitable and comprehensive consumer-friendly
IT application in this regard.
Q What is the policy to promote de-
centralised and off-grid solar applications?
A The State will promote and incentivize decentralized and off-grid solar
applications, including hybrid system as per guidelines issued by MNRE
to meet various electrical and thermal energy requirements for
domestic and commercial use.
The State will also promote setting up of local solar grid and stand-
alone solar systems to provide electricity to remote villages / dhanis for
which State Government has announced provisions of Rs 100 crore in
the Budget 2014-15.
The State will promote the use of SPV technology as power source for
irrigation uses by installation of SPV pumping systems for which State
Government has announced provisions of Rs 119 crore in the Budget
2014-15.
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REGISTRATION
Q What is the fee structure for registration Q Can an individual apply for project
of projects? registration?
A Processing Fee (Registration Fee) for projects is as follows: A Yes, an individual can apply for registration of a project.
S No Project Capacity Fee
1. ≤10 MW Rs 50,000 per MW
2. > 10 MW; ≤ 50 MW Rs 5 lakh per project Q What is the Net-Worth requirement for
3. > 50 MW; ≤ 100 MW Rs 10 lakh per project registration of a project?
4. > 100 MW Rs 30 lakh per project
A Net-Worth required for the registration of the project is
Rs 1 crore / MW.
Q Is registration with RREC required for
participation in the bidding process of Q What is the process of registration of
NSM / SECI / NVVN, etc.?
private Solar Park with RREC?
A No. Prior registration is not required for participation in bidding
process of NSM / SECI / NVVN / RREC / Discom.
A A private sector Solar Park developer needs to submit the
application to RREC along with a processing fee @ Rs 5000 per
hectare (+ service tax) subject to maximum of Rs 10 lakh
Q Is registration with RREC required for (+ service tax) for each Solar Park. The plan of Solar Park will be
approved by RREC within a period of 30 days of submission of
setting up a Roof-top Solar PV System? application.
A No. Registration is not required with RREC.

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LAND
Solar
Power Project

Q Can government land be allotted for Q What will be the rate for allotment of
Solar Power Projects? Government land?
A Yes. Government land is allotted for Solar Power Projects as per the A Government land will be allotted at the DLC rate.
provisions of Rajasthan Land Revenue (Allotment of land for setting
up of Power Plant based on Renewable Energy Sources), Rules
2007.
Q What is the security deposit for
recommendation of government land?
Q What is the maximum land that can be A Security deposit for recommendation for allotment of government
allotted for Solar Power Projects under land is Rs 5 lakh / MW which is refundable after execution of lease
deed.
different technologies?
A Maximum government land that can be allotted for solar power Q For setting up a Solar Power Project on
projects under different technology is as under:
1. Crystalline Technology: 2.5 Ha/MW
private agriculture land, does one need
2. Crystalline Technology with tracker 3.5 Ha/MW to get land-use conversion done?
3. Thin film / Amorphous Technology 3.5 Ha/MW
4. Solar Thermal (CSP) Tower / Trough or other technology: A No. Conversion of agriculture land for setting up Solar Power
a. Up to PLF of 21% 3.5 Ha/MW Project will not be required in accordance with the provisions of
b. For every 1% increase in PLF 0.15 Ha/MW additional Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 and Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
land will be allotted 1956.

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Q Can a Khatedar set up a Solar Power Q

TIMELINES
What is the timeline to issue CTO &
Projects on his land? CTE for setting up of Solar Power
A Yes, a Khatedar can set up a Solar Power Project on his holding or Projects by Rajasthan Pollution Control
sub-let his holding for setting up of Solar Power Projects without the
requirement of land conversion in accordance with the provisions of
Board?
Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 and Rajasthan Land Revenue Act A The State Pollution Control Board will ensure expeditious disposal of
1956.
consent applications within 15 days.

Q Is a Solar Power producer allowed to Q What is the timeline for submission of

purchase private land in excess of the
ceiling limit?
A Yes, for setting up of a Solar Power plant, the producer is allowed to
purchase private land from a Khatedar in excess of the ceiling limit
in accordance with the provisions of Ceiling Act 1973.
application for in-principle clearance for
Solar Power Projects on government
land?
A Solar power producer to whom government land is allotted will have
to apply for in-principle clearance of the project within three months
from the date of allotment of government land.

Q What is the timeline for submission of

application for final approval of a
project on government land?
A A solar power producer to whom government land is allotted will
have to apply for final approval of the project within three months
from the date of in-principle clearance by SLSC.

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FEE &
CHARGES
Q What are the timelines for
commissioning of Solar Power Projects?
Following is the schedule of timelines for commissioning of projects
under REC / open access / captive use:

Type of Projects Completion Time schedule

Q What is the provision for contribution to
SPV: Rajasthan Renewable Energy
≤ 20 MW capacity Within 15 months from the date of
SLEC approval. Development Fund?
> 20 MW and
≤ 50 MW capacity
Within 18 months from the date of
SLEC approval.
A Solar Power producers selling power to parties other than State
Discoms will have to contribute Rs 1 lakh / MW every year to
> 50 MW Within 24 months from the date of
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Development Fund for the entire life-
SLEC approval.
cycle of the project.
CSP:
≤ 25 MW capacity Within 24 months from the date of
SLEC approval. Q What are the transmission charges and
> 25 MW and Within 36 months from the date of
≤100 MW capacity SLEC approval.
losses for transmitting power through
> 100 MW and Within 42 months from the date of open access?
≤ 200 MW capacity SLEC approval.
> 200 MW capacity Within 48 months from the date of A The transmission charges and losses for transmitting power through
SLEC approval. open access will be as per RERC Regulations.

Q What is the security deposit for

commissioning of a Project?
A Security Deposit for commissioning of a project is Rs 10 lakh / MW
(BG).

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Q What is the penalty provision if Solar

Power Plant is not commissioned within
the scheduled time?
A Penalty provision for delay in commissioning is as under:
Delay Penalty
Up to 1 month Rs 25,000 / MW
Up to 3 months Rs 50,000 / MW
Up to 6 months Rs 1,00,000 / MW
Up to 9 months Rs 1,50,000 / MW
Up to 15 months Rs 2,00,000 / MW
SLEC may consider extension beyond 15 months where there is a
reasonable certainty of commissioning of the project. In such cases,
extended completion schedule & penalties shall be decided by SLEC
on case-to-case basis.

Note:
This document is just a general guide. Please refer to the Policy for specific details.

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